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1 PRODUCT AND SUPPLIER IDENTIFICATION Product Name: Zirconium Boride - powder Formula: ZrB2 Supplier: ESPI Metals 1050 Benson Way Ashland, OR 97520 Telephone: 800-638-2581 Fax: 541-488-8313 Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Emergency: Infotrac 800-535-5053 (US) or 352-323-3500 (24 hour) Recommended Uses: Scientific Research
2 HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION GHS Classification (29 CFR 1910.1200): Not classified as hazardous GHS Label Elements: Signal Word: N/A Hazard Statements: N/A Precautionary Statements: N/A
3 COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS Ingredient: Zirconium Boride CAS#: 12045-64-6 %: 100 EC#: 234-963-5 Common Names and Synonyms: Zirconium Diboride
4 FIRST AID MEASURES General Measures: Remove patient from area of exposure.
INHALATION: Remove to fresh air, keep warm and quiet, give oxygen if breathing is difficult. Seek medical attention. INGESTION: Rinse mouth with water. Do not induce vomiting. Seek medical attention. Never induce vomiting or give anything by mouth to an unconscious person. SKIN: Remove contaminated clothing, brush material off skin, wash affected area with soap and water. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. EYES: Flush eyes with lukewarm water, including under upper and lower eyelids, for at least 15 minutes. Seek medical attention if symptoms persist. Most Important Symptoms/Effects, Acute and Delayed: May cause irritation. See section 11 for more information. Indication of Immediate Medical Attention and Special Treatment: No other relevant information available.
5 FIREFIGHTING MEASURES Extinguishing Media: Use suitable extinguishing agent for surrounding materials and type of fire. Unsuitable Extinguishing Media: No information available.
Specific Hazards Arising from the Material: May emit toxic fumes under fire conditions. Special Protective Equipment and Precautions for Firefighters: Full face, self-contained breathing apparatus and full protective clothing to prevent contact with skin and eyes.
6 ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES Personal Precautions, Protective Equipment, and Emergency Procedures: Wear appropriate respiratory and protective equipment specified in section 8. Isolate spill area and provide ventilation. Avoid breathing dust or fume. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Eliminate all sources of ignition. Methods and Materials for Containment and Cleaning Up: Avoid dusting of powder to the greatest extent possible. Sweep or vacuum up spill using a vacuum equipped with a HEPA filter. Place in properly labeled closed containers for further handling and disposal. Environmental Precautions: Do not flush to sewer, stream, or other bodies of water. Do not allow to enter drains or to be released to the environment.
7 HANDLING AND STORAGE Precautions for Safe Handling: Handle in an enclosed, controlled process. Avoid creating dust. Provide adequate ventilation if dusts are created. Avoid breathing dust or fumes. Avoid contact with skin and eyes. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. See section 8 for information on personal protection equipment. Conditions for Safe Storage, Including Any Incompatibilities: Store in a cool, dry area. Store material tightly sealed in properly labeled containers. Do not store together with oxidizers. See section 10 for more information on incompatible materials.
8 EXPOSURE CONTROLS AND PERSONAL PROTECTION Exposure Limits: OSHA/PEL: ACGIH/TLV: Zirconium Boride No exposure limit established No exposure limit established Zirconium Compounds (as Zr) 5 mg/m3 5 mg/m3 Appropriate Engineering Controls: When working with finely divided powders handle in a controlled, enclosed environment if possible. Whenever possible the use of local exhaust ventilation or other engineering controls is the preferred method of controlling exposure to airborne dust and fume to meet established occupational exposure limits. Use good housekeeping and sanitation practices. Do not use tobacco or food in work area. Wash thoroughly before eating or smoking. Do not blow dust off clothing or skin with compressed air.
Individual Protection Measures, Such as Personal Protective Equipment: Respiratory Protection: Wear a NIOSH/MSHA approved respirator when high concentrations are present. Eye Protection: Safety glasses Skin Protection: Wear impermeable gloves, protective work clothing as necessary.
9 PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES Appearance: Form: Powder Color: Gray to black Odor: Not determined Odor Threshold: Not determined pH: N/A Melting Point: ca 3200 oC Boiling Point: No data Flash Point: N/A Evaporation Rate: N/A Flammability: No data Upper Flammable Limit: No data Lower Flammable Limit: No data
Vapor Pressure: No data Vapor Density: N/A Relative Density (Specific Gravity): 6.085 g/cc
Solubility in H2O: Insoluble Partition Coefficient (n-octanol/water): Not determined
Autoignition Temperature: No data Decomposition Temperature: No data Viscosity: N/A
10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY Reactivity: No data Chemical Stability: Stable under recommended storage conditions.
Possibility of Hazardous Reactions: No data Conditions to Avoid: No data Incompatible Materials: Strong oxidizing agents. Hazardous Decomposition Products: Zirconium oxides, boron oxides.
11 TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION Likely Routes of Exposure: Inhalation, skin and eyes. Symptoms of Exposure: May cause irritation.
Acute and Chronic Effects: Zirconium Compounds: Most zirconium compounds in common use are considered inert. Pulmonary granuloma in zirconium workers has been reported. Avoid inhalation of zirconium-containing aerosols, which can cause lung granulomas. Boron Compounds: Only a few human studies have been conducted to assess health effects associated with exposure to boron compounds. The available data show that exposure is associated with short-term irritant effects on the upper respiratory tract, nasopharynx, and eye. These effects, however, appear to be short-term and reversible. The sole long-term (7-year) follow-up study failed to identify any long-term health effects. No studies have been identified that assess reproductive outcomes. From 782 cases of boric acid ingestion … all except two cases were acute ingestions; 88.3% were asymptomatic. Among the remaining 11.7%, frequent symptoms included vomiting, abdominal pain, and diarrhea; less frequent findings included lethargy, headache, lightheadedness, and rash. Among the children less than 6 years of age, 21 ingested more than the estimated lethal dose of 15 g, all without severe manifestations of toxicity or life-threatening symptoms. In this series only minimal toxicity was seen at serum levels of less than or equal to 640 mg/mL. Acute Toxicity: No data Carcinogenicity: NTP: Not identified as carcinogenic IARC: Not identified as carcinogenic To the best of our knowledge the chemical, physical and toxicological characteristics of the substance are not fully known.
12 ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION Ecotoxicity: No data Persistence and Degradability: No data Bioaccumulative Potential: No data Mobility in Soil: No data Other Adverse Effects: Do not allow material to be released to the environment. No further relevant information available.
13 DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS Waste Disposal Method: Product: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations. Packaging: Dispose of in accordance with Federal, State and Local regulations.
14 TRANSPORT INFORMATION Shipping Regulations: Not regulated
15 REGULATORY INFORMATION TSCA Listed: All components are listed. Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 (CLP): N/A Canada WHMIS Classification (CPR, SOR/88-66): N/A HMIS Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Physical: 0 NFPA Ratings: Health: 1 Flammability: 0 Reactivity: 0 Chemical Safety Assessment: A chemical safety assessment has not been carried out.
16 OTHER INFORMATION The information contained in this document is based on the state of our knowledge at the time of publication and is believed to be correct, but does not purport to be all inclusive and shall be used only as a guide. ESPI Metals makes no representation, warranty, or guarantee of any kind with respect to the information contained in this document or any use of the product based on this information. ESPI Metals shall not be held liable for any damages resulting from handling or from contact with the above product. Users should satisfy themselves that they have all current data relevant to their particular use.
Prepared by: ESPI Metals Revised/Reviewed: May 2015 |